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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.96, 3,133.65 and 773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.96, 3,133.65 and 773.06 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.96 : 3,133.65 = 773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.96/3,133.65 = 773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.96x = 3,133.65 × 773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.96x = 2,422,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,499.98/2,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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